Tragic reports emerging from Abuja indicate that former Southampton F.C. and Royal Antwerp F.C. winger Victor Udoh has reportedly passed away following a suspected case of food or alcohol poisoning, SavidNews understands.

SavidNews also exclusively gathered from reliable sources that the 21-year-old winger was said to have died on Sunday night in Abuja, where he was believed to be spending time on holiday.

Details surrounding the incident remain unclear as of the time of filing this report, while official confirmation from family members or relevant authorities is still being awaited.

Multiple reports claimed the young footballer became critically ill after allegedly consuming food or alcohol before his condition deteriorated.

Udoh was regarded as one of the promising Nigerian talents abroad during his time in Europe, featuring in the youth ranks and development setup linked with Southampton before later moving to Royal Antwerp in Belgium.

His reported death has already sparked reactions across sections of the football community, with tributes expected to pour in for the young winger whose career was still at an early stage.

Further details are expected to emerge in the coming hours as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.